Sam Bennett, Dent's challenger, said she would have backed the measure. Holden's opponent, Republican Toni Gilhooley, said she opposed the legislation. Marina Kats, Schwartz's challenger, would have supported the bill.

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Dent voted as he did out of crass election-year politics. Club for Growth lobbyist Pat Toomey - our one-term bar-owner - advised GOP reps up for re-election to vote against the bailout as a way to distance themselves from Bush and increase their chances of winning.

Posted By: Gene | Sep 30, 2008 10:38:25 AM

NO ONE SHOULD SUPPORT THE "BAIL OUT". IT IS NOT A BAILOUT. IT IS A "HAND OUT" TO THE RICHEST.